Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - PRN

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works in the Acute Care department at Cox South Hospital, a fast-paced, team-oriented setting that includes units such as the ICU and medical-surgical floors. The role assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes that support independent functioning. Patients may be referred for services for a variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses.

The Occupational Therapist plans and implements prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services, including counseling and orientation, to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The department offers mentorship and a collaborative environment for clinical learning and professional growth.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy; limited permits are not accepted.
• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrated interest in professional growth through attendance at continuing education workshops and application of new principles or techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services.
• Provide counseling and orientation to patients as part of therapy services.
• Help improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits, retirement with employer match, and additional benefits are available to employees working 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level